Gospel Legend Bernice Offei Passes Away at 63

Accra: Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei has reportedly died at the age of 63. The veteran musician, known for songs including 'Hold On' and 'Life Is So Short,' reportedly died on Saturday, September 12, 2026, according to reports circulating on social media.

According to Ghana Web, her demise comes just days after she was declared missing in Accra on September 1, 2026, prompting an appeal for information about her whereabouts from family, friends, and members of the gospel music community. She was, however, later found, with reports indicating that she was safe at the time.

Details surrounding her reported death, including the cause, were not immediately available at the time of publication. Bernice Offei was a prominent figure in Ghana's gospel music scene, with a career spanning several decades.